This classic vegetarian dish is a perfect main course served alongside/atop plain pasta.

These crunchy pancakes are delicious at any time of day or night.

Just in time for your New Year’s feast: this New Orleans’ inspired variation on Hoppin’ John includes the traditional black-eyed peas for luck, as well as rice and tomatoes.

This is a recipe for sambar, probably the most universal dish of South India.

Lasagna is basically a casserole made with layers of flat noodles, vegetables, cheese, and sometimes meat. There are a million variations on lasagna; here are some great vegetarian lasagna recipes.

A mix of seasoned, roasted vegetables and seitan. Serve it with rice or noodles for a delicious vegan meal.

Couscous is a grain made of semolina commonly eaten in North Africa with vegetables and meat, fish, and/or poultry. This vegetarian version is less common, but no less delicious.

Squash and pasta make a nice autumn meal.

Chop suey, despite its Chinese name, is actually an American recipe, normally made with a mix of meat, vegetables, and bean sprouts. This vegan version uses tofu, bok choy, and spinach, to great effect.

If you’re looking for a rich and elegant dish and aren’t worried about calories, give this beautiful potato pie a try.